# Close Idle Tabs

Close Idle Tabs is a Microsoft Edge extension by PatakoLabs that automatically closes long-idle tabs with safe defaults and local-only storage.

HTML: https://patakolabs.com/projects/edge-close-idle-tabs

Pinned tabs, the active tab, tabs playing audio, and allowlisted sites are protected. Data stays on the device.

## FAQ

### Will Close Idle Tabs close the tab I am reading?

No. Active tabs, pinned tabs, tabs playing audio, and tabs still loading are protected. Only long-idle background tabs become close candidates.

### Where is my data stored?

Settings, exclusions, and recovery history live in local browser storage on your machine. The extension does not send tab data to PatakoLabs servers.

### Can I recover tabs after they close?

Yes. Built-in recovery history lets you reopen individual tabs or an entire closed batch when you closed something by mistake.

### How is this different from Edge's built-in sleeping tabs?

Sleeping tabs reduce memory use but leave clutter. Close Idle Tabs removes stale tabs entirely while respecting your allowlist and first-close confirmation.

### Does it work on other browsers?

Today the extension targets Microsoft Edge. Chromium-based ports depend on demand and maintenance capacity.